Business Affairs Manager ( Manager, Contracts)

Overview

A dynamic production team is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Business Affairs Manager. This role involves managing legal and business affairs documentation with a focus on creative production, marketing, and advertising law. The position requires strong business acumen in the creative field and an understanding of client businesses to support a forward-thinking Business Affairs team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Legal, Project Management, Influencer Management, Production, and Creative leads to align on contract terms, deliverables, and compliance standards.
• Identify potential risks in creative development, production approaches, and contracts; develop mitigation plans and advise internal teams on best practices.
• Assist creative teams with oversight and review of intellectual property licensing and talent usage rights.
• Evaluate production bids and creative treatments against project scopes and budgets; analyze line-item budgets and assess director treatments early to identify financial, legal, or compliance risks.
• Draft and review Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs) for large-scale live-action productions, animation projects, and creator-driven video content.
• Manage contracts for on-screen and voice talent, influencers, and creators, including usage rights, buyouts, and compliance with union/non-union guidelines.
• Monitor industry regulations and legal requirements relevant to advertising and marketing practices; advise the team on compliance matters.
• Implement and maintain systems for tracking contract statuses, expirations, and renewals.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in business affairs, legal, or compliance roles within the advertising and marketing industry.
• Proven track record in negotiating, drafting, and closing commercial contracts including Talent agreements, PSAs, MSAs, and SOWs for content, media, creator, and large-scale productions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field (JD preferred but not required).
• Experience working with advertising agencies, media companies, publishers, and production companies.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property rights, licensing, and talent usage rights.
• Familiarity with social networking, platform integrations, publishing platforms, broadcast, and new media.
• Knowledge of content and media production and rights clearance.
• Understanding of digital marketing, media buying, and production processes.
• Experience with union and non-union productions (SAG/AFTRA, IATSE), branded partnerships, interactive and social media landscapes is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from a top, creative-driven agency is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000 USD, based on experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
• Parental leave.

Location

• This is a remote position based in the United States.

Additional Information

• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and workplace environment.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.
• Participation in E-Verify is required to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.